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1981 MERCURY COUGAR

302ci V8RWDAUTOMATICgas
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Timing Chain Torque Specs

for 1981 Mercury Cougar 302ci V8 · RWD
Units

5 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Camshaft sprocket bolt
Critical
40 lb-ft · 54 Nm
Crankshaft damper/pulley bolt
Critical
70 lb-ft · 95 Nm
Oil pan to timing cover bolts
7 lb-ft · 10 Nm
Timing cover bolts (5/16in)
15 lb-ft · 20 Nm
Water pump to timing cover bolts
12 lb-ft · 17 Nm
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